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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,571.63, 26,361.09 and 7,183.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,571.63, 26,361.09 and 7,183.38 is: 10,776.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,571.63 : 26,361.09 = 7,183.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,571.63/26,361.09 = 7,183.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,571.63x = 26,361.09 × 7,183.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,571.63x = 189,361,558.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,361,558.96/17,571.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,776.55

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